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The paradox with travel is that the most interesting or worthy things to do are often the most popular, leading to overcrowding. And in the world of national parks, this tension is amplified by factors like location, accessibility, and sheer size. Take Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve in Alaska, which sprawls 13.2 million acres and is around 3.5 hours by car from Anchorage. Here, overcrowding is nearly impossible. Contrast that with Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, Missouri, which includes just 91 acres and is nestled in the heart of a major city. That contrast helps explain why…

Nothing takes the fun out of vacation planning faster than realizing you’ll have to leave your pet behind. It’s tough being without them, and finding the right person to care for your four-legged family member can be stressful.Instead of saying goodbye, why not plan a trip they can enjoy too? More hotels are embracing pet-friendly travel, offering perks and amenities designed for both you and your companion.From New York to Mexico City and beyond, these destinations make it easy to bring your pet along for the adventure. In fact, these hotels don’t just allow pets, they welcome them. From just…

There’s a moment in every traveler’s life when they realize adventure has an expiration date. Not literally, but physically. It’s that day you wake up and your knees ache after a short hike, or you choose a comfortable Airbnb over a sleeper train. It doesn’t mean your travel days are over. It just means some adventures are better experienced now rather than someday. I’ve spoken with a few seasoned travelers who have crossed continents, weathered long flights, and collected stories in their wrinkles. They all agreed on one thing: you never regret the trips you took, only the ones you…

Solo travel offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery, independence and adventure, but it also comes with its share of challenges. Traveling alone means navigating unfamiliar places without the immediate support of friends or family, which can lead to feelings of loneliness and vulnerability. Safety is also a significant concern, as solo travelers must be extra cautious about their surroundings and belongings.  These are some of the reasons it pays to be picky when it comes to where you travel on your own. Choosing the right place can make a massive difference in terms of safety, accessibility and overall enjoyment, and…

National Geographic’s top destinations annual list is back for “Best of the World 2026.”Twenty-five locations, from all around the world, have been selected as the top picks for the most unique travel experiences next year. Travel editors, contributors and international partners, alongside the Nat Geo team, consulted on the world’s best food, beaches, architecture and more to visit in the upcoming year.Rowan Jacobsen follows a young sperm whale as it swims behind its mother off the coast of Dominica, home of the first sperm whale reserve in 2026.Katie Orlinsky/National GeographicNational Geographic’s “Best Of The World 2026” features unique destinations, from…

Hospitality’s biggest players are heading into the wild, with Marriott International becoming the latest hotel giant to stake its claim in the booming outdoor accommodations market.Last month, Marriott acquired nature-focused Postcard Cabins at the same time that it forged a long-term agreement with Trailborn, an outdoors-oriented boutique hotel brand.Both moves are part of Marriott’s plan to launch an outdoors-focused collection later this year, centered on upscale and upper-upscale accommodations that cater to travelers seeking nature-immersive experiences. Postcard Cabins, which launched in 2015 and previously operated under the name Getaway, specializes in “tiny cabin” accommodations within a two-hour drive from major U.S.…

When families go on vacation, they often post the highlight reel: angelic kids, joyful candids, gorgeous scenery.But this California couple decided to do the opposite.Reality TV producer Devin McGovern and his story editor wife Marlene Martinez took a family trip to Hawaii and created an Instagram reel that showed what it looks like when parents stop being polite and start getting real.There was screaming, crying, angst, despair — and yes, even a middle-of-the-night slap heard ’round the island.”10+ years producing reality TV and nothing prepared me for the drama of traveling with kids,” McGovern captioned the reel. It has earned…

Discover the World’s 10 Best Food Cities of 2025 by TasteAtlas — from Naples’ iconic pizza to Mumbai’s spicy streets and Osaka’s vibrant street food scene.

Immigration enforcement. Tariff tumult. Air traffic control vacancies. A pending government shutdown. As summer turned to autumn, tourism and travel industries found themselves with plenty of reasons to concern themselves with legislative and regulatory fights rocking the nation’s capital. What to do? Leading travel trade associations, as well as airline, hotel, and travel service companies, together spent millions of dollars to lobby Congress and the Trump administration during July, August, and September, according to a Skift analysis of federal lobbying disclosure records filed Monday. Some trade groups and companies notably increased their third-quarter spending compared to the same period last…

An aerial rendering of the Nevada Adventure Center site that, when complete next fall, will offer multiple options.Courtesy Mandi Elliott, executive director for the Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition, and her husband experienced some “culture shock” when they first came to the West. They were surprised to be able to explore more diverse terrain and outdoor adventure.“I moved to Nevada about three years ago from the rural Midwest in a place that only had two acres of public land,” she said. “I feel so thankful to be here in Nevada, not only because of the outdoor recreation access but to be…